About Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW)

Class of 2011

Background

Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) was founded in 1983 by the Fort Wayne Corporate Council and Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne with seed funding provided by Lilly Endowment, Inc. The purpose was to ensure high quality leadership and active involvement of informed and dedicated citizens to meet the present and future challenges that face the Fort Wayne community. Since 1983, over 1,000 participants, reflecting a cross section of the community, have completed the programs and are now taking an active role as community trustees.

Mission

The mission of Leadership Fort Wayne is to train, prepare and inspire individuals to positively impact the community through meaningful engagement.
Outcome Goals

To instill an understanding of community trusteeship and a life-long commitment to community service.
To provide information about the community–its history, people, strengths, challenges and opportunities.
To develop 21st century leadership skills and capacities.
To provide opportunities to practice leadership skills and utilize knowledge gained.

Program Overview

The LFW program consists of nine full-day programs (September through May), an opening two-day retreat, a closing retreat, opportunities for hands-on experience, and an internship on a not-for-profit board of directors. Area leaders and experts provide information about the community and its history, institutions, socio-economic composition, and current issues. Training sessions develop participants' leadership skills and capacities. Programs are held at appropriate sites to provide knowledge of the physical and institutional aspects of Fort Wayne.

Expectations

Participants are expected to make a commitment to LFW, attend at least 75% of the regular full-day program sessions, complete assignments and work on a Community Action Team (CAT) project. Absences or lack of participation may result in a participant leaving the program or making up absences the following year.

Cost

Tuition for the program is $1,700 per participant. Individuals may be sponsored by their business or organization, or they may nominate themselves. Traditionally, tuition is paid by the participant's employer, business, or sponsoring organization. A limited number of scholarships are available.

Class of 2011

Robert Adams
Directors of Security & Safety
Ivy Tech Community College

Peter Adams
AVP Branch Manager
PNC

Michael Altendorf
VP of Information Technology
Do It Best Corp

Adam Arnold
Principal
Capital Strategies Group

John Burda
Sr. Business Banking Relationship Mgr
Wells Fargo

Jeffrey Clark
Software Center Manager
Raytheon

Angela Dane
Human Resources Director
YWCA

Patrick Dooley
VP Airport Development
Ft. Wayne-Allen Cty Economic Dvlpt Alliance

Carl Drummond
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
IPFW

Lisa Freeman
Principle Consultant
Progressive Concepts Consulting

Ryan Gallagher
Director Major Gifts
United Way of Allen County

Grant Goeglein
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Roberta Golani
Executive Director
Martin Luther King Montessori School

Rae Gonterman
Executive Director
Parkview Cancer Center

Jeffrey Hunsinger
General Manager
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Lori Keys
Executive Director
Aboite New Trails

Patricia Leslie
Pediatric Nursing Coordinator
Neighborhood Health Clinics

Ashley McArdle
Asst. Director Career Services
IPFW

Michael McCaffrey
Asst. Director Athletics
University of St. Francis

Steven McDaniel
Superintendent of Parks & Rec
City of Fort Wayne

Carrie Meyer
Director of Online Learning
Taylor University

David Michael
Project Manager
Michael Kinder and Sons, Inc.

Shelly Miller
Chief Operating/Nursing Officer
The Orthopedic Hospital/LHN

Irm Moeller
Intrpreter/Translator
East Allen County Schools

Brian Mylrea
Director of International Education
IPFW

Kevin Noll
First VP, Senior Investment Officer
Tower Investment Services

Edmond O'Neal III
Director WorkOne Programs
Partners for Workforce Solutions

Brent Osborne
Director, Business Solutions
Lincoln Financial

Laura Raudonis
Chief Executive Officer
Fort Wayne Area Association of Realtors

Jeremy Reidy
Partner/Lawyer
Bobilya & Reidy LLP

Andrew Saal
Director of Sales
Summit Brands

Luke Squires
Business Banking Officer
1st Source Bank

Krista Stockman
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Community Schools

Theodore Storer
Partner
Rothberg, Logan & Warsco, LLP

Daniel Swartz
Cultural Distric Liaison
Downtown Improvement District

Minn Myint Nan Tin
Executive Director
Burmese Advocacy Center

Amanda Tokos
US Probation Officer
US Probation & Pretrial Services

Beth Walker
Broker/Owner/President
Fairfield Group Realtors, Inc.

Adam Weesner
Architect
MSKTD & Associates, Inc.

Barry Wiard
Director, Customer Service & Markting
Indiana Michigan Power

Donna Whinery
Sales Operations Manger
Vera Bradley/Junior League of FW

David Young
VP Air Service Development
Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce